Margaritaville at Sea failed a surprise health inspection due to too many people in hot tubs and concerns about food safety

• CDC officials failed Margaritaville at Sea Paradise on a surprise health inspection.
• The ship scored 83 points, below the 86 needed to pass, with 65 issues noted.
• Margaritaville at Sea told BI some issues have been resolved and it's seeking a reinspection.

On May 1, CDC officials boarded Margaritaville at Sea, a Jimmy-Buffet-themed ship that welcomes 1,680 passengers, for an unexpected health inspection.

The Vessel Sanitation Program officials gave the ship a failing grade. During the visit, they noted 65 issues on the ship, which resulted in an 83-point score. A score of 86 is needed to pass.